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Waterville delays decision on staffing third ambulance

by Amy Calder June 4, 2025June 5, 2025

After weeks of debate, Waterville once again decides to delay voting on a budget that includes a proposal to hire eight people to staff a third ambulance.

Kennebec Journal, Local & State, News

Gardiner council to consider options to shave $100,000 from proposed $8.4 million budget

by Ethan Horton June 3, 2025June 3, 2025

A newly proposed position could be on the budget chopping block Wednesday as councilors hope to mitigate increased financial uncertainty.

Kennebec Journal, Local & State, News

Emergency repairs to Augusta bridge prompt lane closures

by Keith Edwards June 3, 2025June 3, 2025

The bridge that carries Bridge Street over the Kennebec River in downtown Augusta will be fixed over two days, with traffic to be detoured to Memorial Bridge.

Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Hallowell man charged with spying on ex with hidden cameras

by Keith Edwards June 3, 2025June 4, 2025

Augusta woman alleges a man hid in her apartment and recorded her, and also placed disguised audio and video devices in her apartment.

Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News

Fairfield apartment fire that displaced 4 was arson, officials say

by Keith Edwards June 2, 2025June 2, 2025

The Office of State Fire Marshal continues to investigate a blaze at a Summit Street, Fairfield, apartment building early Sunday morning, after finding it was intentionally set.

Local & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News

Massachusetts man charged with sexual exploitation of a minor in Skowhegan

by Jake Freudberg June 2, 2025June 2, 2025

John Scott Gray was arrested recently on a warrant Skowhegan police obtained in 2023 for charges alleging he coerced a teenage girl to send him sexually explicit photos via Snapchat.